A5 closed after schoolbus and lorry collide

The A5 is currently closed following a collision between a lorry and a schoolbus on the A5 southbound, just outside of Dunstable.

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BREAKING: Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle for Royal Wedding tomorrow

The Prince of Wales will accompany Meghan Markle down the aisle at her wedding to Prince Harry, Kensington Palace said.

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Beds Police ‘300 officers short’ of number needed to cut crime

Bedfordshire Police are about 300 officers short of the number needed to help cut crime in the county, a public meeting heard last night (May 16).

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‘Were Luton stabbings on same day linked?’

Detectives investigating the murder of Waryam Hussain are looking into whether his death was linked to another stabbing in Luton earlier the same day.

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Purple Flag status for Luton town centre

Luton town centre has been awarded Purple Flag status by judges from the Association of Town and City Management (ACTM).

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WATCH: Britain’s Got Talent ovation for Kensworth singing star Ronan

An opera singer who fell out of love with the profession five years ago, made a memorable comeback at the weekend when he received a standing ovation on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.

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Police boss on shocking rise of Luton knife crime

In an exclusive interview with Luton News, Beds Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Jackie Sebire revealed her worries about the rise in violent gang crime in Luton.

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Artwork in memory of young Luton Town fan who died in his sleep raises £1,000 for charity

An oil painting produced in memory of a Luton Town supporter who tragically died in his sleep has been bought at a charity auction for £1,000 and generously donated to the young man’s father.

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Calls for Luton Council to clean up The Vale Cemetery

A woman who visited the rose garden at The Vale Cemetery in Luton was shocked at how untidy it was.

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Public meeting to discuss spike in Luton violence

The Assistant Chief Constable of Beds Police and the leader of Luton Borough Council will host a public meeting tonight to discuss the shocking rise of violence in our town.

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Harlington continues to be a ‘good’ school

Pupils and staff from Harlington Upper School are celebrating after the school was rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted.

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Operation Cosmic investigates after a cat’s body was found in Luton garden

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a cat in Luton - the fourth of its kind in the county in the past six months.

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Sections of busway open to Luton Hackney Carriages

Hackney Carriages licensed in Luton are now allowed to use unguided sections of the busway.

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MOT test changes: the strict new rules being introduced in the next week that could affect your car

The MOT test is to get a major overhaul and introduce new rules that could make it harder for cars to pass.

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It’s all change for towns and parishes

It could be musical chairs for the town and parish councillors in the Dunstable area.

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REVEALED: 43 famous people you probably didn’t know were from Luton and Dunstable

We Lutonians are a proud bunch so when someone from our merry band makes it big, we like to shout it out from the rooftops.

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‘Change unfair charges’ pleads Luton nurse

A Luton-based nurse has called for action to axe fees paid by overseas nursing staff to allow them to use NHS services.

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WATCH: Stunned Woburn Safari Park keeper Charlie receives marriage proposal with the help of a cheeky cockatoo!

Love was literally in the air at Woburn Safari Park when an animal keeper received a marriage proposal with the help of a cheeky cockatoo!

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Anacreontes celebrate Luton hotel hat trick

An inspirational Luton businesswoman is helping her family make a name for themselves in the town’s hotel industry.

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A new journey for The Deritend Group Limited at Luton’s Sundon Park

A Luton engineering business with a rich history is celebrating its move to new premises.

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